Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ⅔ cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Combine softened butter with 1 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl or stand mixer using whisk attachment. Mix until combined, scrape bowl, then repeat with remaining sugar (1 cup at a time). Once all sugar is incorporated, increase speed to medium-high and whip approximately 5 minutes until pale and fluffy, scraping as needed.
2. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend on low for 1 minute. Slowly drizzle in heavy cream while mixing.
3. Once mostly combined, stop mixer and scrape down all sides and bottom of bowl thoroughly.
4. Resume mixing at medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until the frosting reaches a silky, light, and fluffy consistency.

Attribution

Recipe from The Crumby Kitchen